Anxiety Triggers 101: How to Beat Them and What to Know
Category: Anxiety
The toughest thing about anxiety triggers? You can’t always predict them. But with time and practice, they are possible to overcome.
Topic Of Discussion
The toughest thing about anxiety triggers? You can’t always predict them. Can basic self-care practices help reduce triggers? Sure. Sometimes getting a good night’s sleep, eating well, and taking some time for yourself can minimize anxiety in general, but anxiety rooted in trauma can be triggered by subtle, everyday reminders of the trauma itself.
Despite this type of anxiety being more nuanced and complicated, it is still possible to overcome. With time and practice, feelings of powerlessness can take a backseat to personal peace.
Read on for strategies to beat your anxiety triggers.
Identify
No matter your trauma, you can’t beat your anxiety triggers without first identifying them. Depending on what you’re dealing with, this can take time. Be gentle with yourself as you take time to process, whether with help from a professional, journaling, or simply taking the time you need to heal and understand your experiences.
Cope
Once you’ve identified your triggers, you’ll be better equipped to ground yourself when faced with them. Breathing techniques, meditation, or simply moving your body at the gym or on a walk can all be effective strategies. It’s okay for some days to be harder than others, and remember: time heals. Do what you can to surround yourself with the comforts and support system you need to keep moving forward.
Overcome
To overcome anxiety triggers is to cultivate a new skill. Mastery comes with practice, and it takes time, but the first step to beating your anxiety triggers is believing you can. So, cultivate self-confidence. Trust yourself and the process, knowing that each new day puts you one step closer to recovery, and by making it this far, you are strong.
Wrapping it up
Support systems can include all different types of people, but if you think professional help might help you beat your anxiety triggers, our capable therapists at Tri-Star Counseling would love to meet you where you are and help you on the path to a more grounded future. Contact us here.
